Taras Shevchenko Statue, Washington D.C.

Name: Taras Shevchenko Statue
Address: 1511 22nd St NW, Washington D.C., United States

#208 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Taras Shevchenko Statue, Washington D.C.

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The Taras Shevchenko Memorial is a bronze statue and stone relief-adorned wall located on the 2200 block of P Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of many monuments in Washington, D.C. that honor foreign heroes who symbolize freedom in their native countries. The memorial honors Taras Shevchenko, a Ukrainian poet and artist who influenced the development of modern Ukrainian literature. ()

Alternative names: Length: 5 ftWidth: 5 ftHeight: 21 ftCoordinates: 38°54'36"N, 77°2'56"W

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1511 22nd St NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Taras Shevchenko Statue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Heurich House Museum, Philip Sheridan.

~1500 ftE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~790 ftNE
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
~1460 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~910 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Philip Sheridan, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S.
~1350 ftSE
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1580 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Jackson-Reed High School, formerly Woodrow Wilson High School, is a public high school in Washington, D.C. It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The school sits in the Tenleytown neighborhood, at the intersection of Chesapeake Street and Nebraska Avenue NW.
~1220 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1600 ftNW
Museum
Textile Museum, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Textile Museum is a museum of textile art in Washington, D.C. It is part of the combined George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum on the university's main campus in Foggy Bottom.
~430 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Anderson House, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~670 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Bridge
Dumbarton Bridge, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Dumbarton Bridge, also known as the Q Street Bridge and the Buffalo Bridge, is a historic masonry arch bridge in Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Taras Shevchenko Statue?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Pilgrims, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Embassy Gulf Service Station, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), P Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Taras Shevchenko Statue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Taras Shevchenko Statue:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (8 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (17 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (23 min walk)